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PRAC 6645 Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Form

The psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) has the responsibility to provide mental health services to patients of a diverse population (Sadock et al., 2015). Clinical practicum experience enables the PMHNP to apply classroom knowledge to a real-life learning experience (Chan et al., 2018). The clinical experience provides an opportunity for the PMHNP to partake in interdisciplinary quality care initiatives and interact with real patients in a valuable hands-on environment (Günaydin & Arguvanli Çoban, 2021). The clinical site provides mental health services including psychiatric evaluations, follow-ups, medication management, and psychotherapy to patients across the lifespan (Günaydin & Arguvanli Çoban, 2021). The use of best practices and guidelines is important for a successful clinical learning experience (Chan et al., 2018). Bloom's Taxonomy learning objectives are integrated into the SMART format to help healthcare professionals plan achievable goals to implement and improve their knowledge, skills, and attitudes, with an emphasis on positive outcomes (Aghera et al., 2018). The purpose of this paper is to describe the strengths, opportunities for growth, and goals and objectives of my practicum experience……….. Continue